{18:22} Let nothing impede you from praying always. And then you will not dread to be justified, even unto death. For the reward of God dwells in eternity.
{18:23} Before you pray, prepare your soul. And do not choose to be like a man who tempts God.
{18:24} Remember the wrath that will be on the day of consummation, and remember the time of retribution, when he will turn away his face.
{18:25} Remember poverty in a time of abundance, and remember the deficiency of poverty in a day of riches.
{18:26} From morning until evening, the time will be changed, and all these are swift in the eyes of God.
{18:27} A wise man will be cautious in all things, and during a time of many offenses, he will be attentive against inaction.
{18:28} Anyone who is astute recognizes wisdom, and he will acknowledge anyone who finds it.